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The provision of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Enforcement Cameras

Leicester City Council

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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 15:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is planning to procure automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera infrastructure for parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement in Leicester. The requirement is expected to cover the supply of ANPR cameras, replacement of existing equipment at the end of its life, installation, integration and commissioning. It also includes ongoing maintenance and technical support, together with associated software, hosting and licensing where needed. The council may expand the ANPR network during the contract. The procurement is categorised as goods, with software packages and information systems also identified. The work is intended to maintain continuity of enforcement infrastructure, match procurement arrangements to equipment lifecycles and support long-term asset planning.

This is a planned procurement at the pipeline stage, setting out an intention to procure rather than inviting tenders. The council expects a future tender exercise, but the plans may change. The anticipated contract period is from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028, with renewal provisions allowing the arrangement to run until 30 September 2036. The estimated value is £2.5 million excluding VAT, or £3 million including VAT. One planned lot covers the requirement. The lot is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. A further notice is anticipated for 31 August 2026; this is an indicative publication expectation, not a deadline for suppliers.

The requirement should suit suppliers able to provide and support complete ANPR infrastructure rather than only standalone cameras. Relevant businesses are likely to include camera manufacturers, enforcement technology specialists, systems integrators, software and hosting providers, and maintenance contractors, including partnerships combining these capabilities. Experience of installing, integrating and commissioning ANPR equipment, replacing ageing assets and providing dependable technical support will be useful. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate the ability to maintain operational continuity across parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement, while supporting potential network expansion. The council has indicated that the requirement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, so smaller technology, installation, support or specialist software firms may be well placed to prepare, including through consortium or subcontracting arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Enforcement Cameras

Notice Description

Leicester City Council is planning a future procurement exercise for the provision of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera infrastructure to support parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement activities. The anticipated requirement includes: * Supply of ANPR cameras. * Replacement of existing ANPR assets upon reaching end of life. * Installation, integration and commissioning services. * Ongoing maintenance and technical support. * Associated software, hosting and licensing arrangements where required. * Potential future expansion of the ANPR network during the contract term. The proposed contract aims to: * Maintain continuity of critical enforcement infrastructure. * Align procurement arrangements with the expected operational life of ANPR equipment. * Deliver value for money through long-term asset planning. Suppliers shall note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice and is not a call for competition. It is intended to provide the forecast of the impending procurement opportunity in line with Section 93 of the Procurement Act 2023, but may be amended after publication. There is no guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this notice and neither does it commit the Council to procuring any contract. However, should a tender opportunity materialise, further detailed notice(s) would be published in line with the Council's obligations. At this stage, no input is required from potential Suppliers, and no further details are available on this opportunity. Furthermore, in preparation for any imminent opportunities, Suppliers are encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service: https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074848-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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